PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tappin Datass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augustus Van Dyck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Datass
vs
Van Dyck

215 cm
24
276 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

200 cm
22
290 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tappin Datass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Augustus Van Dyck!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Dyck scores with a hook to the body. Datass takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Van Dyck misses with a body kick.
Datass avoids the head kick by Van Dyck.

Datass shoots in and bounces Van Dyck off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Datass controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Datass will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Datass trying to control but Van Dyck is working from the bottom.
Datass is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Van Dyck is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Van Dyck really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Datass. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Tappin Datass wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Datass blocks a low kick nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Dyck tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Dyck tries to clinch up

and Datass counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Datass trying to control but Van Dyck is working from the bottom.
Datass pushing down on Van Dyck's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datass trying to control the pace.

Datass is looking for a kimura here.
Datass wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Dyck keeps working.
Van Dyck is trying to get back to full guard.
Datass trying to control from half guard but Van Dyck is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Datass seems to be looking for submissions.

Datass is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Datass wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Dyck keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Datass is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Datass is looking for a kimura here.
Datass is pressing down on Van Dyck's thigh, looking to free his foot. Van Dyck is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tappin Datass dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Datass shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Van Dyck tries to roll over but Datass keeps him under control.
Datass missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Datass trying to mount his opponent but Van Dyck defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Dyck manages to get to full guard.
Datass sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Van Dyck's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Datass wants to control but Van Dyck is keeping him busy.
Datass wants to pass the guard but Van Dyck is defending well.
Datass sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Dyck defending well though.
Datass is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Van Dyck avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Datass.

Datass is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van Dyck is just riding it out for now. Datass eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Van Dyck blocking the ground and pound attempt from Datass.
Datass is looking to take a break and control but Van Dyck is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Van Dyck is pressing down on Datass's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Datass passes Van Dyck's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Datass passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Datass jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Van Dyck is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Van Dyck and Datass has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Datass tries to move to mount but Van Dyck blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Datass trying to control the position but Van Dyck is working away.
Datass misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Datass wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Dyck keeps working.
Datass in side control, throwing shots but Van Dyck defends.
Datass in side control, throwing shots but Van Dyck defends.

Datass tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Datass is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Van Dyck knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tappin Datass dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Van Dyck misses with a hook

and Datass counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Datass.
Tappin Datass overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Datass wants to control from the top but Van Dyck keeps moving.
Datass advances to half guard.
Datass not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Datass passes the guard and advances to mount!
Datass throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Van Dyck because Datass loaded up on that one.
Datass trying to control but Van Dyck is having none of it.
Van Dyck is bucking up trying to escape but Datass cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like Augustus Van Dyck has been cut.
Van Dyck parries the strikes from Datass easily there. Datass is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Van Dyck to escape.
Datass grinds an elbow into Van Dyck's temple.
Van Dyck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Dyck is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Dyck parries the strikes from Datass easily there. Datass is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Van Dyck to escape.

Datass thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Datass working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Datass working the ground and pound but Van Dyck is defending the strikes.
Van Dyck is not content to let Datass control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Dyck seems a little lost for a moment, as Datass dominates the positioning.
Datass has knee on belly and moves into mount.

Datass swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Van Dyck is now in Datass's guard. A big mistake from Datass there, giving up the dominant position!

Datass looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Augustus Van Dyck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datass lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Van Dyck!

Datass has control of Van Dyck's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Van Dyck regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Datass controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tappin Datass showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Datass, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tappin Datass!